The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)

€ 31,700
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,900
 Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 31,700
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 slightly. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 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 Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.42 %
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CHH*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
30 mpg
city
56 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft