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 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
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3391 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.15 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 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
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
57 mpg
( 64 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
64 MPGe
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
16.3 lb
city
52 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
60 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
