The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 29,000
€ 30,500
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.2 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 D4
VW Golf GTI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.91 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
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 D4
VW Golf GTI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft



















