The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 25,400
€ 37,400
€ 25,400
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 T3 is 15.7 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf R
1420
1783
2041
1461
1786
2048
1783 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1461 mm
2647
4369
2578
4212
4369 mm
Length
4212 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf R
1546 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.62 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf R
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 T3
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
250 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
10.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
10.31 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
51 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
700 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
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






















