The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 28,300
€ 23,000
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 is 17.1 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1458
1857
2041
1480
1786
2048
1857 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
2646
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
197 kg
12.56 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
240 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
10.46 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
50 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
688 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
688 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
106.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
401 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
