The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 31,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 31,900
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 T4 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 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 T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
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 T4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.31 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 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