The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 15.7 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1461 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
2647
4369
4212 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.97 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

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

76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
25 mpg
city
64 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
808 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L