The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 25,400
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T3
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T3 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf R
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.29 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf R
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft