The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 25,500
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 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 ECO (13 - 15)
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.18 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)

General

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
D4162T
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Performance

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

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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
69 mpg  ( 77 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
77 MPGe
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
No data
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
76 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
117 mi
Range
950 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
950 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
70 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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