Volvo XC60 (2021 – 2025) vs Volkswagen Golf R (2021 – 2024): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 315 hp against 310 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 4.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 180 km/h.
| Specification |
Volvo
XC60
2021 – 2025
|
Volkswagen
Golf R
2021 – 2024
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2021 – 2025 | 2021 – 2024 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 197 – 310 hp | 320 hp |
| Torque | 309 – 480 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 8.3 s | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 1.1 – 7.2 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,689 – 4,709 mm | — |
| Width | 1,902 – 1,999 mm | — |
| Height | 1,654 – 1,659 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | — |
| Curb weight | 1,837 – 2,094 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

