The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 33,900
€ 27,700
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 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 D2
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.79 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
478 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
