The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,800
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 29,600
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 GTI is 6.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3391 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.05 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1K
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 GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
148 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
24 mpg
city
52 mpg
40 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft