The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Petrol) (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 21,300
€ 28,800
€ 21,300
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 1.6 BiFuel is 17.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1480
1786
2048
1458
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 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 D2
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1538 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
216 kg
14.04 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
148 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.09 kg/bhp
13.61 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
40 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29 mpg
city
63 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
482 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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