The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 29,100
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 slightly. The Volvo V40 T4 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTE
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTE
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.7 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTE
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
30 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
1657 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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