The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 36,500
€ 24,000
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 1.8 T is 17.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1480
1786
2048
1458
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 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 T5
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1643 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
252 kg
15.34 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1K
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 1.8 T
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
242 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
▶ REPLAY
8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
6.79 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
570 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
