The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 25,900
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 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 ECO
VW Golf GTI Performance
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.2 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
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 ECO
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 ECO
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

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

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
74 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
64 mpg
city
29 mpg
81 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
65.8 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 ECO
65.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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