The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 34,500
€ 36,500
€ 34,500
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 GTD is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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 GTD
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.28 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
690 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
