The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 31,400
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 D4 is 6.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16)
70.2
80.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.35 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
18.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
18.8 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
59 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
932 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
82.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft