The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)

€ 39,400
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 25,400
 Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T3
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 TCR OPF is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo V40 T3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (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 TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo V40 T3
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.8 %
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo V40 T3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo V40 T3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
127 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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