The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 28,800
€ 31,700
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 10.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
1420
1783
2041
1481
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1481 mm
2647
4369
2626
4268
4369 mm
Length
4268 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
1593 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
211 kg
13.25 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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10.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.76 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
54 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
717 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
107 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
447 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
