The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (17 - 18)
€ 39,300
€ 28,300
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf R is 15.8 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T3.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1461
1786
2048
1458
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1461 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4212
2646
4370
4212 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
28 kg
1.78 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.46 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
10.46 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
444 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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).
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
401 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
