The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.63 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D2
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
113 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

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

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft