The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 44,100
€ 27,300
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
57.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 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 ECO
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.37 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
40 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
495 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
