The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 28,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.7 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
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 SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
53 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1014 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft