The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 30,600
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 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
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
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 T4
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3358 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.21 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft