The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 32,100
€ 23,100
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1592 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
312 kg
19.6 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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10.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
10.76 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
88 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
69 mpg
88 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
60 mpg
city
74 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
94 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
940 mi
Range
971 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
940 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
65.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
84.3 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
