The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
€ 30,400

€ 30,700

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.12 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.72 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
723 mi
Range
820 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
820 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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