The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 28,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.51 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
848 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft