The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 42,400
€ 34,200
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 10.2 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 5 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4
1470
1799
2027
1420
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1470 mm
Height
1420 mm
2626
4268
2647
4370
4268 mm
Length
4370 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.43 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CJX*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo V40 D4
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
8.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
67 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
482 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
