The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 29,800
€ 25,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 T3 is 11.5 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1458
1857
2041
1491
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1491 mm
2646
4370
2620
4255
4370 mm
Length
4255 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
252 kg
16.06 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
240 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
10.46 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
51 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
64 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
700 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
401 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
