The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)

€ 21,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,400
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
17.77 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
51 mpg
city
56 mpg
71 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
1041 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
1041 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft