The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 28,300

€ 36,500

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 11.2 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 3.4 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1492
1799
2027
1458
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1492 mm
Height
1458 mm
2620
4258
2646
4370
4258 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1643 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
303 kg
18.44 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
242 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
▶ REPLAY
9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.05 kg/bhp
6.79 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
609 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L