The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.23 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
AU
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-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 D3
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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