The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,900
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 T3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16)
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 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16)
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 T3
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.04 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft