The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 29,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 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 T3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (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 T3 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (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 T3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.66 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
884 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