The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 29,200
€ 45,300
€ 29,200
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 D3 is 10.7 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
1420
1857
2041
1465
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1465 mm
2647
4370
2626
4263
4370 mm
Length
4263 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
1574 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.38 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
297 bhp
VW Golf R
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.64 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
61 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf R
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
838 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
