The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 42,400
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 10.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
1420
1783
2041
1470
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1470 mm
2647
4369
2626
4268
4369 mm
Length
4268 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.03 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
270 NM
380 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
13.5 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
72 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
64 mpg
city
32 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
828 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
414 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
