The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (17 - 18)
€ 24,500

€ 33,800

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 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 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
613 lb
17.43 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DBK*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
52 mpg
city
53 mpg
65 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
797 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft