The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 29,500
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘ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 is 4.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 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 Geartronic (18 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 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
VW Golf R
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.57 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D2
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
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
118 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
52 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo V40 D2
856 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 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