The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 28,800

€ 36,900

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.2 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 Performance OPF
3391 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.05 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
788 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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