The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 29,200
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 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 TDI BMT
3510 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
615 lb
17.52 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

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

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
60 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
city
51 mpg
65 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
988 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
988 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft