The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 36,900
€ 28,800
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 GTE is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
57.4 in
103.5
168.3
104.2
172
168.3 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3391 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.77 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
No data
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1553 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
