The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 30,300
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.45 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.36 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
35 mpg
city
55 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
598 mi
Range
988 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
988 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
