The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)
€ 32,200

€ 28,500

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 D3
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.4 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
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 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
839 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
848 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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