The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 35,700

€ 31,700

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 10.2 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
1458
1857
2041
1481
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1481 mm
2646
4370
2626
4268
4370 mm
Length
4268 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
253 kg
15.47 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
400 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
8.74 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
66 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
56 mpg
city
36 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
896 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
896 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
385 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L