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 6.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider 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 Powershift (13 - 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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
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
3364 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

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 dual clutch 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
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
199 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
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
35 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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