The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 27,400
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 T5 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
538 lb
14.94 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1K
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
40 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
427 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft