The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 30,700
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 30,700
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 is 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.04 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

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-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 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
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.58 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
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
50 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
820 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
820 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
102.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
96.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
198 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
875 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