The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 27,500
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1458
1783
2041
1480
1786
2048
1783 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
2646
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1538 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.17 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.61 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
69 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
city
40 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
788 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
633 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).
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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
