The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 24,100

€ 28,800

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 11.5 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1491
1799
2027
1458
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1458 mm
2620
4255
2646
4370
4255 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1538 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg

Weight Difference:
156 kg
10.14 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
270 NM
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
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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12.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.8 kg/bhp
13.61 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽
( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
69 mpg
( 77 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
77 MPGe
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
7.4 kg
city
63 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
72 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
242 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L