The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (17 - 18)
€ 25,300

€ 33,800

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
17.55 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DPB*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Environmental Impact
94.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft