The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (17 - 18)
€ 20,900

€ 28,300

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 17.1 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T3.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1480
1786
2048
1458
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4199
2646
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg

Weight Difference:
247 kg
15.74 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
B4204T37
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
▶ REPLAY
13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.46 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
10.46 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
257 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
401 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L