The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 29,900
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 D4 is 6.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
172 in
Length
165.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf R
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.62 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf R
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
56 mpg
city
20 mpg
65 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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