The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,200
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.1 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft