The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
€ 35,000
€ 28,800
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.36 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
29 mpg
city
59 mpg
45 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
493 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
