The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 36,900
€ 33,000
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTE is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.82 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 T5
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 T5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
1657 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
