The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Volvo V40 D2
VW e-Golf
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
VW e-Golf
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.72 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW e-Golf
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
D4162T
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW e-Golf
118 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
59 mpg  ( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 D2
66 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
53 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
808 mi
Range
117 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
41.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft