The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
€ 26,000

€ 27,400

€ 26,000
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 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.43 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
37 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
609 mi
Range
1041 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
1041 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft