The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 39,300
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 DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (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 T5 AWD Geartronic (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 T5
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.64 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Performance

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

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 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
963 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft