The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,800

€ 25,000

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
70.2
80.4
58.7
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
104.2
172
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
3391 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.36 %

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 dual clutch 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
D4162T
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 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
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
788 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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
84.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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