The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 26,200
 Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf GTE is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D2
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D2
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.2 %
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D2
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D2
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D2
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
No data
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft