The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 35,900
€ 31,900
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.92 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
B5204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.13 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
20.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
493 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
482 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
