The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T4
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T4
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.87 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft