The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 27,000
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 39,400
 VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 D3 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 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 D3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.15 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft