The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 29,600
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI
57.4
70.2
80.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI
3391 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.05 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
788 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
