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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider 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 Powershift (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 Powershift (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
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
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
Drivetrain
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 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
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

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

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
29.77 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
59 mpg  ( 66 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
66 MPGe
Volvo V40 D2
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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