The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 29,800
€ 24,100
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.7
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
104.2
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.65 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
43 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
884 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
