The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 30,300
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 D3 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW e-Golf
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
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 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW e-Golf
3543 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.38 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW e-Golf
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW e-Golf
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
D5204T6
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
5
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW e-Golf
124 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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23.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.94 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
45 mpg  ( 51 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
51 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
35 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
717 mi
Range
117 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
717 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
107 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).
41.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
107 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft