The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 9.9 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1473 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
2647
4369
4270 mm
Length
4369 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
59 kg
3.72 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
D4162T
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

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

144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
71 mpg  ( 79 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
196 MPGe
79 MPGe
Volvo V40 D2
No data
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
117 mi
Range
808 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
808 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).
82.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L