The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 20,200
€ 33,500
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 1.6 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 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 T4
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
833 lb
23 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
B4204T21
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
19.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
510 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
