The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 28,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 D3 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 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 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.12 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.46 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1014 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 D3
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft