The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 29,200
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 4.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
569 lb
16.39 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
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 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.42 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
50 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
820 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
820 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
96.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft