The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 28,800
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 D3 is 15.8 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1857 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1461 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
2647
4370
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
2578
4212
4370 mm
Length
4212 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
1561 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.56 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.55 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
78 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
71 mpg
city
24 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
74 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L