The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 35,700
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 D4 is 4.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 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 2.0 BlueTDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.9 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.28 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
55 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
47 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
896 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
896 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft