The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
€ 36,900

€ 29,800

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T3.
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
58.4
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
58.4 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 T3
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.84 %

General
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
1553 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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