The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 26,200
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 26,200
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 is 10.2 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
1857
2041
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
2647
4370
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
2626
4268
4370 mm
Length
4268 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1532 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
87 kg
5.68 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
280 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
12.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.97 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
12.98 kg/bhp
5.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
78 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
71 mpg
city
38 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
388 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L