The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (17 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 33,800
€ 21,900
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
18.8 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
71 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
818 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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).
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 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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
