The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 31,900
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
553 lb
15.44 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
1K
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
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
B5204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
20.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
482 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft