The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
€ 24,000
€ 29,800
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 17.1 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T3.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1480
1786
2048
1458
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4199
2646
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
178 kg
11.34 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.46 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
10.46 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
570 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
401 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
