The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 30,300
€ 23,700
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 is 11.5 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1458
1857
2041
1491
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1491 mm
2646
4370
2620
4255
4370 mm
Length
4255 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1268 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
307 kg
19.49 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
10.64 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
72 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
66 mpg
city
44 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
988 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
988 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
80.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
