The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.89 %
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

General

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
D4204T8
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
87 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
51 mpg  ( 57 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
57 MPGe
Volvo V40 D2
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
117 mi
Range
541 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
94.6 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft