The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 32,300

€ 29,600

€ 32,300
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 6.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.41 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
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 GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
56 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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