The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,200
 Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 D2.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
165.8 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.59 %
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
21 mpg
city
59 mpg
35 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft