The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 26,200
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 4.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.78 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
64 mpg
city
29 mpg
74 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1133 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
70 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft