The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 36,500

€ 31,800

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 is 5.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
57.4
70.2
80.4
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
64.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
166.2
172 in
Length
166.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.75 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
427 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft