The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 15.6 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
1783
2041
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
1786
2048
1783 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1469 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
2647
4369
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
2578
4213
4369 mm
Length
4213 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.55 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
232 bhp
VW Golf GTI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
300 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

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

85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
428 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L