The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 32,800
€ 27,000
€ 32,800
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 considerably. The VW Golf GTI is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.48 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D3
1K
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
*CDL*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D3
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
