The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 28,400

€ 30,600

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 T4.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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 T4
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3358 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.71 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
706 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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