The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 32,800
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 15.7 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
1420
1857
2041
1469
1786
2048
1857 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1469 mm
2647
4370
2578
4213
4370 mm
Length
4213 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
1561 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.03 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
232 bhp
VW Golf GTI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
300 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.55 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
78 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
71 mpg
city
26 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1070 mi
Range
428 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
