The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 34,900
€ 27,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 D3.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
1473
1799
2027
1420
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1473 mm
Height
1420 mm
2629
4270
2647
4369
4270 mm
Length
4369 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.01 %
General
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
D5204T6
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
87 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
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
66 mpg
( 74 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
74 MPGe
Volvo V40 D3
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
117 mi
Range
867 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
