The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (17 - 18)
€ 30,800

€ 33,800

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 Performance is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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 Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.37 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CHH*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
30 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
485 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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