The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,800
€ 35,900
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.36 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
59 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1070 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
