The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 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 T5
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
646 lb
17.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
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
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
609 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
427 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
