The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)

€ 31,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,000
 Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T3
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 Golf GTI is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T3
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.79 %
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft