The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.92 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.42 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
64 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
50 mpg
69 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1041 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1041 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
76.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft