The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 T5 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.25 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft