The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 28,300

€ 40,300

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 GTI TCR OPF.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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 GTI TCR OPF
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.85 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
42 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
688 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
688 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
106.1 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft