The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)
€ 36,000
€ 25,500
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 OPF is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.4
168
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.11 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
31 mpg
city
62 mpg
42 mpg
highway
76 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
493 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
950 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
70 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
