The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 30,800
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 30,800
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 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Volvo V40 D4
VW e-Golf
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
VW e-Golf
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.38 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Volvo V40 D4
VW e-Golf
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW e-Golf
134 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
45 mpg  ( 51 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 D4
51 MPGe
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
34 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
717 mi
Range
170 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
107 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).
43 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft