The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 32,500
€ 22,100
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1458
1857
2041
1480
1786
2048
1857 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
2646
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1576 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
262 kg
16.62 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
10.65 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
61 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
838 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
838 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
94.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
