The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 29,000
€ 31,900
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 is 9.9 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW e-Golf.
Volvo V40 D4
VW e-Golf
1420
1783
2041
1482
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1482 mm
2647
4369
2629
4270
4369 mm
Length
4270 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2629 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
VW e-Golf
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
46 kg
2.85 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
VW e-Golf
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW e-Golf
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
D5204T4
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
5
Cylinders
0
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 bhp
134 bhp
VW e-Golf
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
290 NM
VW e-Golf
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW e-Golf
137 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
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8.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
8.97 kg/bhp
12.05 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
( 74 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 D4
74 MPGe
188 MPGe
VW e-Golf
53 mpg
city
No data
74 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
867 mi
Range
170 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
43 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1231 L
