The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 41,800
€ 29,000
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 T5 is 11.5 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1458
1857
2041
1491
1799
2027
1857 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 2.0 BlueTDI
1643 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
268 kg
16.31 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
350 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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6.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
6.79 kg/bhp
9.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
44 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
54 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
554 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
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 T5
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
