Car comparison

Volvo V40 Cross Country · Facelift 2016 2.0 D3vsVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V40 Cross Country · Facelift 2016

2.0 D3

150 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Taigo

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCrossover2021-present

Comparison overview

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Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,550 km
    963 mi
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,229 kg
    2,709 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,229kg2,709lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
101.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
85.2s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
45.6s
Calculated
48.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
100hp/t75kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,550km963mi
Calculated
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,266mm168in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,646mm104in
2,554mm101in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
153mm6in
-
Trunk volume
324L
440L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,222L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
40L
CO2 emissions
105g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D33,750 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,000 rpm
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.6 s
48.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
1,229 kg
2,709 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D38.5 s
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
1,550 km
963 mi
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
784 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.5 s
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40 Cross CountryFacelift 20162.0 D3VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
1,550 km
963 mi
784 km
487 mi
CO2 score
105 g/km
-
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Cross Country Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 766 km (476 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Is 271 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 116 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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