The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 32,100
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
646 lb
18.41 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
52 mpg
city
50 mpg
69 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
940 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
940 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft