The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 31,300
€ 26,800
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 10.2 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 6.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T3
1482
1799
2027
1420
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1482 mm
Height
1420 mm
2626
4268
2647
4370
4268 mm
Length
4370 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T3
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
182 kg
11.77 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
250 NM
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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6.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.01 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
485 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
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 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
