The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 31,000
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D3
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
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 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D3
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.39 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D3
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D3
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
856 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft