The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

€ 45,300
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 45,300
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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
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 T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
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 T5
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.83 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-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
*DNU*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
295 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
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft