The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 29,200
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 VW Golf R is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.57 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
36 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft