The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
€ 31,000

€ 34,900

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3474 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.75 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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29.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.44 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
51 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
838 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
838 mi
444 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
94.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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