The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 29,900
€ 29,600
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 D4 is 15.6 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
1420
1783
2041
1469
1786
2048
1783 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1469 mm
2647
4369
2578
4213
4369 mm
Length
4213 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
1578 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
164 kg
10.39 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
8.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
8.44 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
74 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
67 mpg
city
28 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1014 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
427 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
