The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
€ 20,200
€ 30,700
€ 20,200
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 1.6 is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.09 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
510 mi
Range
820 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
820 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6
127 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
