The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 45,300
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 28,800
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3391 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.15 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29 mpg
city
52 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft