The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 31,000
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW e-Golf is 10 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 5.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1473 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
2647
4370
4270 mm
Length
4370 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1577 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.5 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)

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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
D5204T6
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
87 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

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14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
10.66 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
63 mpg  ( 70 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
70 MPGe
Volvo V40 D3
No data
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
117 mi
Range
856 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
856 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).
92.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L