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
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 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 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
699 lb
19.42 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1K
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
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
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

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft