The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 41,200
 VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 T4 is 4.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf R
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.65 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
438 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft