The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 30,800

€ 36,900

€ 30,800
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 10.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1420
1783
2041
1482
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1482 mm
2647
4369
2626
4268
4369 mm
Length
4268 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1593 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
148 kg
9.29 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
9.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.97 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
9.1 kg/bhp
5.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
54 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
717 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
447 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L