The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18)

€ 25,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 28,800
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 D2.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18)
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 D2
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.19 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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