The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
€ 28,800
€ 28,700
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
103.1
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.02 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.42 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
69 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
56 mpg
city
15.6 lb
65 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
1014 mi
Range
302 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1014 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI 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).
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).
25.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
