The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 30,700
€ 22,700
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
789 lb
22.61 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.58 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
50 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
820 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
820 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
