The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,800
€ 32,500
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 is 10.2 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI
1458
1857
2041
1482
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1482 mm
2646
4370
2626
4268
4370 mm
Length
4268 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1386 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
183 kg
11.66 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
240 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
10.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.11 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
10.46 kg/bhp
6.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
51 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
700 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
401 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
