The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 29,300
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 T4 is 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.62 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
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 T4
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T19
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
187 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
18.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.22 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
688 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo V40 T4
688 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
106.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft