The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 32,100

€ 35,900

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 10.2 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
1458
1857
2041
1482
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1482 mm
2646
4370
2626
4268
4370 mm
Length
4268 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
1592 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
177 kg
11.12 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
320 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
10.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.85 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
10.76 kg/bhp
5.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
69 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
940 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
940 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 D3
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L