The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 36,900
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 Clubsport.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
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 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
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 Clubsport
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.1 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T21
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
187 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
19.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
19.37 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
37 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
554 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
121.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft