The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 31,000
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 28,900
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 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 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 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 D2
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.06 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
29.44 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft