The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

€ 23,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 23,000
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 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
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 DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
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 T5
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
575 lb
15.97 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft