The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 31,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T4
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 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 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T4
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.83 %
Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T4
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
B4204T19
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T4
87 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.34 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
18.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T4
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
43 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
117 mi
Range
700 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
104.1 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft