The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1783 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
2646
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1538 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
201 kg
13.07 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.61 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
69 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
city
50 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L