The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 39,300
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 T5 is 15.7 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
VW Golf R
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
1.85 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf R
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
488 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
