The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 30,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 D4 is 6.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
172 in
Length
165.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf R
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.58 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf R
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf R
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.93 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
53 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
848 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
848 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
90.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft