The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 33,000
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 T5 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTE
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
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 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
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 T5
VW Golf GTE
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.82 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTE
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
21 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
1657 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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