The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 37,400
€ 26,800
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T3
57.5
70.3
80.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.8
104.2
172
165.8 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T3
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.61 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
439 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
