The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 23,400

€ 36,500

€ 23,400
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 1.4 TSI is 17.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1633 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
317 kg
19.41 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
251 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
360 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.97 kg/bhp
6.51 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
570 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
427 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L