The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 10.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T4
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1481 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
2647
4369
4268 mm
Length
4369 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T4
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.03 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo V40 T4
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T4
154 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.47 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
8.47 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
432 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L