The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 33,000
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 T5 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.74 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 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
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
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft