The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 27,300
€ 33,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 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
70.2
80.4
58.3
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
104.2
172
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
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.1 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTI Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.77 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
60 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
