The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 23,100
Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15) Volvo V40 T2
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 23,100
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 T2 is 6.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 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 T2 (13 - 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 T2
VW Golf R
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.82 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf R
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T2
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T4
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
118 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
27.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.33 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
44 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo V40 T2
727 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 T2
100.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
985 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