The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 30,600
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 T4 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3358 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.43 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
18.87 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
39 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
631 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft