The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 31,000
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

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 is 17.1 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1458 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
2646
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1576 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
179 kg
11.36 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1K
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

 REPLAY
10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
13.36 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
61 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
111 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L