The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 28,300
€ 33,600
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 T3 is 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTD
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTD
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.1 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTD
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
688 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
688 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
