The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (17 - 18)

€ 27,100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 33,800
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 27,100
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (17 - 18)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.1 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DFG*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
47 mpg
city
53 mpg
65 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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