The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 30,700
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower 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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
3510 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
670 lb
19.09 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.19 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.72 lb/hp
19.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
59 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
963 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
963 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
82.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft