Car comparison

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5vsVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

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

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Volvo V40 Cross Country

2.0 T5

213 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2013-2015
VS

Volkswagen Taigo

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCrossover2021-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,229 kg
    2,709 lb
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    784 km
    487 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    213 hp
    159 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
213hp159kW
150hp112kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,624kg3,580lb
1,229kg2,709lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
82.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
84.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
48.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
704km437mi
Calculated
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,266mm168in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,646mm104in
2,554mm101in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
335L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,222L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
40L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T56,000 rpm2,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
48.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
213 hp
159 kW
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5 has 63 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 T5: 63 hp (47 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
1,624 kg
3,580 lb
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
1,229 kg
2,709 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T57.2 s
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5 and Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5: 3.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
704 km
437 mi
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
784 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
213 hp
159 kW
7.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
Power
213 hp
159 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
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

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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
Power
213 hp
159 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5 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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
213 hp
159 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,624 kg
3,580 lb
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
704 km
437 mi
784 km
487 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
-
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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
VehicleVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5

  • Has 63 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Is 395 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 81 km (50 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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