The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 32,600
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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 Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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
3543 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.63 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
45 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
428 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
717 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
107 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft