The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 D2.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 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 (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 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 D2
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.57 %
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
40 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
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