The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
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
3131 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.67 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
52 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
428 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 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
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft