The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)
€ 17,000
€ 28,500
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 1.4 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
805 lb
23.08 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
107 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
848 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
