The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 29,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 T3 is 6.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
VW Golf GTI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.8 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
