The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 40,000
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 T5.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (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 T5 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 T5
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.05 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)

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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
B4204T11
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5
93 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5
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
40 mpg
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
170 mi
Range
653 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
111.8 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5
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