The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 33,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
668 lb
18.44 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4204T21
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
19.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft