The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 D2.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 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 DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D2
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.9 %
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D2
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 GTI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D2
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft