The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 32,500
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 GTI is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.3
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
58.3 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
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.06 %
General
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
154 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.47 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
23.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
493 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
