The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (17 - 18)
€ 32,600

€ 33,800

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 SCR is 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.75 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DFG*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
684 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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