The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 27,000
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 26,200
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.83 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
28.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
28.97 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
city
47 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft