The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,800
€ 36,900
€ 23,800
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 T2 is 3.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTE
55.9
73.1
80.4
58
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58 in
104.2
172
103.4
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTE
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.32 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T38
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTE
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
32 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
700 mi
Range
1657 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
