The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (17 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 28,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 17.1 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1480
1786
2048
1458
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4199
2646
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
172 kg
10.96 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
▶ REPLAY
10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.46 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
10.46 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
633 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Environmental Impact
111 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
401 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
