The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,900
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
743 lb
20.74 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
B5204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
20.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
482 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft