The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 30,300
€ 45,300
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 D3 is 4.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf R
57.4
73.1
80.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
104.2
172
103.4
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf R
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.44 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf R
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.46 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
60 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
55 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
988 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
988 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
80.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
