The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 41,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.57 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft