The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 27,000
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.81 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
28.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
28.97 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
city
62 mpg
65 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
971 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
65.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft