The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 30,600
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 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 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3358 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
15.96 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mpg
city
30 mpg
78 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
971 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
