The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 30,300

€ 25,400

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider 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
73.1
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
73.1 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.38 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.46 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
60 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55 mpg
city
57 mpg
65 mpg
highway
74 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
988 mi
Range
799 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
988 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
71.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
80.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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