The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 33,700
€ 29,600
€ 33,700
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 T5 is 6.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.8
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
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.69 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
919 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
