The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,100
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 T4 is 6.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.23 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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