The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 30,800
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 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 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.28 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
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

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft