The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,900
 Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 D4 ECO.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10 %
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 D4 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CDL*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
153 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
22 mpg
city
62 mpg
37 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
1168 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
67.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft