The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 28,800
€ 24,100
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.97 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.42 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
city
50 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1014 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
