The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
€ 42,100
€ 24,900
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 T2.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T2
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 T2
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.6 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
438 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
