The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
165.8 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.43 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Performance

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

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft