The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 33,000
€ 45,300
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T5 is 4.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf R
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.7
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
104.2
172
103.4
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf R
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf R
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
475 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
