The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 40,000

€ 30,300

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 GTI Clubsport S is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
168
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3543 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
545 lb
15.38 %

General
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
165 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.94 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
23.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
420 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft