The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 32,100
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 30,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.62 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.72 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
57 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
940 mi
Range
723 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
940 mi
723 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
84.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft