The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
€ 32,600

€ 29,800

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 T3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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 T3
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.17 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
684 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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