The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 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 Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.11 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
154 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft