The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,800
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 6.5 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18)
73.1
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
73.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.6 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

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

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
47 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1014 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft