The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,800
€ 33,400
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
12.98 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
227 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
