The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,300
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 21,800
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 Golf 2.0 TDI is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3543 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
586 lb
16.54 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
23.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft