The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 23,500
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T2
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 T2 is 6.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.89 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T38
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft