The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 31,000
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
57.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.4
167.8
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
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.57 %
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
*DJH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf R
306 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
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
495 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
856 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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
