The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 35,900
€ 41,800
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 Performance is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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 Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
13.89 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
493 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
