The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
€ 20,900
€ 27,000
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
28.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
19 mpg
city
57 mpg
33 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
257 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
850 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
