The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)

€ 28,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 31,000
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.75 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
29.44 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft