The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18)
€ 34,900

€ 30,300

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58
70.8
79.8
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58 in
Height
57.4 in
103.5
168.1
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.63 %

General
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
D5204T6
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
87 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
60 mpg
( 68 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
68 MPGe
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
No data
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
117 mi
Range
988 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
988 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
80.3 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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