The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 29,100

€ 32,500

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T4 is 10.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
1420
1783
2041
1481
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1481 mm
2647
4369
2626
4268
4369 mm
Length
4268 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.15 %

General
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
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8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
631 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
493 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L