The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 35,700
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 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 TDI BMT 4MOTION (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 2.0 TDI BMT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.37 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.28 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
896 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
896 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft