The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,200
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 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 ECO is 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 ECO (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 OPF
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.68 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

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

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
64 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1133 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
70 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 ECO
70 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft