The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)
€ 27,400

€ 26,000

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 11.5 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1458
1783
2041
1491
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1491 mm
2646
4370
2620
4255
4370 mm
Length
4255 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
180 kg
11.43 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
280 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.35 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
76 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
67 mpg
city
44 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
1041 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1041 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
76.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
291 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L