The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16)
€ 21,000
		
					
					€ 31,400
					
					
					€ 21,000
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 31,400
				ⓘ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 D4.
				
				VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
					Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
				58.7
							
							70.8
							
							79.8
							
						57.4
							
							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
				103.1
							
							167.5
							
						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 D4
				2855 lb
					Curb Weight
					3516 lb
				3968 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4409 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								661 lb
									18.8 %
								
								General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
					Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
				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 D4
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
				*CLH*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
					2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
						at 3000 rpm
					Power
					187 hp
						at 4250 rpm
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
						104 hp
						187 hp
						Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
					184 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					295 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
						184 lb‑ft
						295 lb‑ft
						Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
					Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
					Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
				
							
							
							119 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							130 mph
						
					10.7 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					7.7 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
489 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
351 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
▶ REPLAY
						27.45 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					18.8 lb/hp
						
				VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
						27.45 lb/hp
						18.8 lb/hp
						Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
					Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						62 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						59 mpg
						
					
				VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
						62 mpg
						59 mpg
						Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
					51 mpg
					city
					53 mpg
						
				71 mpg
					highway
					62 mpg
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					15.9 gal
						818 mi
					Range
					932 mi
				VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
						818 mi
						932 mi
						Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
					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).
					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).
82.2 kWh
						
				VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
						78.2 kWh
						82.2 kWh
						Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				159 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					167 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
					Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
				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
				


















