The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 23,500

€ 33,900

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 T2 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 T2
VW Golf GTI Performance
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.3 %

General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI Performance
M
Generation
AU
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 Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T38
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft