The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 29,000
 Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
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 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1 %
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

General

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*EAG*
Engine Code
D5204T4
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4
87 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4
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
55 mpg  ( 61 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
61 MPGe
Volvo V40 D4
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
117 mi
Range
867 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft