The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 T4.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (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 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T4
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.14 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft