The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 24,300
€ 31,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
29.44 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
727 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
