The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 31,800
 Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 D4.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 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 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
165.8 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.58 %
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CDL*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
21 mpg
city
47 mpg
35 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft