The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,300
 Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T4
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.62 %
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T4
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft