The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)

€ 31,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 33,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 T4 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
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 T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Performance
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
14.65 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Performance
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5204T8
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft