The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 29,500

€ 29,200

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.1
167.5
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.61 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
▶ REPLAY
21.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.91 lb/hp
29.75 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
727 mi
Range
988 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
988 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft