The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 39,300
€ 25,300
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 T2.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T2
1461
1786
2048
1420
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1461 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4212
2647
4369
4212 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T2
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1554 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.84 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
B4154T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
120 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
220 NM
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
12.95 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
444 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
