The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
€ 29,600
€ 23,500
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 T2.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T2
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T2
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.54 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T2
148 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
462 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
