The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 26,200
€ 37,400
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.5
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.8
172 in
Length
165.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.71 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
258 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
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
64 mpg
city
20 mpg
74 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1133 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
439 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).
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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft










