The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 44,100

€ 27,700

€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
57.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
167.8
104.2
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %

General
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
495 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft