The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 32,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 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 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3474 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.18 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.47 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
51 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
57 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
838 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
838 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
94.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft