The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 33,900
€ 28,800
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
12.93 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
478 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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
