The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 25,400

€ 36,500

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 SCR is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.4 in
Width
70.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
558 lb
15.5 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
57 mpg
city
20 mpg
74 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
799 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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