The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
€ 31,700
€ 23,100
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 Performance is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T2
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.4
168
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T2
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3225 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.55 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T2
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
B4164T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 T2
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.33 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
27.33 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
485 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
