The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,200
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D2 is 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.5 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
59 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
74 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft