The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,500
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D2 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTE
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTE
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTE
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTE
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.7 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
64 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
57 mpg
city
No data
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
873 mi
Range
1657 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
28.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft