The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 T5.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (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 T5 Geartronic (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 T5
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.94 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
B5254T12
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5
87 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5
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
30 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
117 mi
Range
488 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft