The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 28,800
€ 34,900
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 OPF.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.72 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 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 OPF
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
59 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1070 mi
Range
457 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
