Car comparison

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIvsVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Taigo

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCrossover2021-present
VS

Volvo V40 Cross Country

2.0 D4

177 hp1984 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    212 km/h
    132 mph
  • Lightest
    1,229 kg
    2,709 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4

  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,154 km
    717 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
Power
150hp112kW
177hp132kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,229kg2,709lb
1,578kg3,479lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
85.2s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
91.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
48.9s
Calculated
55.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
1,154km717mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,554mm101in
2,646mm104in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
440L
335L
Max trunk volume
1,222L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
60L
CO2 emissions-
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D43,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.9 s
55.1 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4 has 27 hp more than Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
1,578 kg
3,479 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
212 km/h
132 mph
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI8.3 s
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D48.3 s

Although Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4 has more power, Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
784 km
487 mi
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
1,154 km
717 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 mph
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
Power
150 hp
112 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
1,578 kg
3,479 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
784 km
487 mi
1,154 km
717 mi
CO2 score
-
137 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Is 349 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 370 km (230 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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