The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 30,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 21,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 D4 is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 D4 (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
633 lb
18.15 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.93 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
53 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
848 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
848 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft