The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) VW Golf GTE
€ 27,400
 Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 GTE is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D3
58.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
103.5
168.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
168.3 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D3
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.34 %
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

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 manual 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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1553 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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