The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 32,800
€ 30,700
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
57.8
70.3
80.6
57.4
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
101.5
165.9
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 D3
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.8 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
37 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
428 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
