The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
€ 26,500

€ 30,700

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
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
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.88 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
678 mi
Range
820 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
820 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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