The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 30,700
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 R is 10.7 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1465
1799
2027
1458
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1465 mm
Height
1458 mm
2626
4263
2646
4370
4263 mm
Length
4370 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1583 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
78 kg
4.93 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
495 mi
Range
820 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
820 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
