The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,000
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D3 is 6.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.89 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft