The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)
€ 36,900
€ 28,500
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 OPF is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 OPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.66 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
848 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
