The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)
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 (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)
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 D3
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.89 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
848 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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