The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 TDI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.49 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.42 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
64 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
45 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1041 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1041 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
76.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft