The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
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 T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3600 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
613 lb
17.03 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
53 mpg
37 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
427 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
963 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