The Comparative Analysis :

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

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

ⓘ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 D4.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
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 D4
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.58 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

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

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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