The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 33,700
€ 26,200
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 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
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.5 %
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 dual clutch 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
*CHH*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
154 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
29 mpg
city
59 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
485 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
