The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 36,500
€ 23,700
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 T5 is 11.5 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1458
1783
2041
1491
1799
2027
1783 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 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1633 kg
Kerb Weight
1313 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
320 kg
19.6 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
251 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
360 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
6.51 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
34 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
61 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
427 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 T5
157.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
547 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
