The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 41,800
€ 26,000
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 9.8 cm wider and 16.3 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1458
1857
2041
1621
1759
1946
1857 mm
Width
1759 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1458 mm
Height
1621 mm
2646
4370
2578
4204
4370 mm
Length
4204 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1643 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
172 kg
10.47 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
6.79 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
44 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
56 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
554 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
