The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 31,900
€ 31,000
€ 31,900
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 3.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.5
168.1
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.36 %
General
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
D5204T6
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
93 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 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
52 mpg
( 59 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
157 MPGe
59 MPGe
Volvo V40 D3
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
170 mi
Range
856 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
856 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
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
43 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft

















