The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3391 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.16 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
678 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft