The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 41,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 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 4.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 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 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 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 2.0 BlueTDI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
591 lb
16.32 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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