The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 29,200
€ 42,100
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 10.7 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf R
1458
1857
2041
1465
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1465 mm
2646
4370
2626
4263
4370 mm
Length
4263 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf R
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
92 kg
5.84 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf R
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
280 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.35 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
60 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf R
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
820 mi
Range
438 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
820 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
96.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
