The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 44,100
 VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘ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 T5 is 4.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf R
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.83 %
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf R
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf R
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
427 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 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