The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 41,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 41,800
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 is 4.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
73.1 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 (17 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 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 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
20.1 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft