The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 31,700

€ 30,600

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 Performance is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
58.3
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
58.3 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 Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3358 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.26 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
485 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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