The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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, 0.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T4
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
165.8 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T4
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.86 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft