The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 30,600
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 28,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.2 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 T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3358 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.71 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 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 T4

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
18.87 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
39 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
631 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 T4
115.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 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