The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 28,700
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 Performance OPF
3468 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.4 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4154T4
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.12 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
688 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
688 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
886 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