The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,000
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
172 in
Length
165.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.27 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.49 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
52 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
45 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 D3
856 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
92.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft