The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18)
€ 20,900
€ 30,300
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 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 D3
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
16.07 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 D3
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
19 mpg
city
55 mpg
33 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
257 mi
Range
988 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
988 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
