The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 28,700
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T3.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3468 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
646 lb
18.63 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
886 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft