The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 23,500
€ 32,800
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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
70.2
80.4
57.8
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
104.2
172
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
3131 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.16 %
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 dual clutch 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
428 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
428 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).
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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
