The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)

€ 21,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
619 lb
17.82 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
23.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft