The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 40,000
€ 33,700
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.38 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance
M
Generation
AU
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 Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
653 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
