The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 36,900
€ 27,300
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 GTE is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D2
58
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 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168.1
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
3364 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.57 %
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 dual clutch 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
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
199 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
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1657 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
808 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
