The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 27,300
€ 36,900
€ 27,300
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 ECO is 3.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTE
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.4
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
104.2
172
103.5
168.3
172 in
Length
168.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTE
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.5 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
113 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTE
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.77 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
60 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
53 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
828 mi
Range
1553 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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).
30.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
