The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 41,800
€ 29,600
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 15.7 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf GTI
1458
1857
2041
1469
1786
2048
1857 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1469 mm
2646
4370
2578
4213
4370 mm
Length
4213 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf GTI
1643 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
229 kg
13.94 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
350 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
6.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
6.79 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
44 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
554 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
