The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) VW Golf GTE
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTE
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
103.5
168.3
172 in
Length
168.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTE
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.3 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTE
143 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
56 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
1553 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
30.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft