The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 29,000
€ 28,800
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 11.5 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1491
1799
2027
1458
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1458 mm
2620
4255
2646
4370
4255 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1538 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
163 kg
10.6 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
9.29 kg/bhp
13.61 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
64 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
54 mpg
city
63 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
706 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
