The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 32,300
 Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 D4.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (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 D4
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.3 %
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)

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-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*EBS*
Engine Code
D4204T14
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4
93 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4
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
62 mpg  ( 69 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
69 MPGe
Volvo V40 D4
No data
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
170 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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