The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 31,900
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 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 T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
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 T4
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.83 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
B5204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
20.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
482 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft