The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 39,300
€ 29,200
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 15.8 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 4.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
1461
1786
2048
1420
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1461 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4212
2647
4370
4212 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1574 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.1 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
10.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
61 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
444 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
