The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 31,700
€ 29,200
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 Performance is 10.2 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 6.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
1481
1799
2027
1420
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1481 mm
Height
1420 mm
2626
4268
2647
4370
4268 mm
Length
4370 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1574 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
192 kg
12.2 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.09 kg/bhp
10.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
61 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
485 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
