The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 30,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 4.4 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
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
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
578 lb
16.56 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DGT*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.77 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
57 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
797 mi
Range
820 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
820 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
