The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 30,300
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.02 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
29 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
493 mi
Range
988 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
988 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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
