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 Volvo XC60 2021 – 2025 Volkswagen Golf R 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 —

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