The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 27,700
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 considerably. The VW Golf GTI is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D2
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D2
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.71 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D2
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft