The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 30,600
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
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 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
165.8 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.27 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
35 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
1014 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft