The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 29,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.96 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft