The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 28,500

€ 32,600

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 D3 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 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 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.98 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.57 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
53 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
848 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
102.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
90.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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