The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 36,900
€ 29,200
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D3
58.4
70.8
79.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.5
168.3
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
3470 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.53 %
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
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
1553 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
838 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
