The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,000
 Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 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 D3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D3
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
439 lb
12.69 %
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft