The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 Performance is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
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 Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.96 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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