The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 31,000

€ 31,000

€ 31,000
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 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3474 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.32 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
29.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.44 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
51 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
838 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
838 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
94.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft