The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

€ 41,200
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 26,200
 Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf R is 4.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.2 %
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
24 mpg
city
59 mpg
36 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft