The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 27,300

€ 44,400

€ 27,300
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 slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 is 4.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf R
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
104.2
172
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
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.37 %

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 dual clutch 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
D4162T
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
808 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
913 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