The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,100
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 slightly. The Volvo V40 T4 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (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 Performance
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.04 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI Performance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
115.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft