The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 6.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
1482
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1482 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
2629
4270
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
2647
4369
4270 mm
Length
4369 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1577 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.35 %
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
D4204T8
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
93 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
13.36 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 188 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
74 mpg  ( 83 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
188 MPGe
83 MPGe
Volvo V40 D2
No data
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
170 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
43 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).
78.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
101 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L