The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 35,900
€ 29,500
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.27 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
154 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 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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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
493 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
856 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
