The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 35,900
€ 31,800
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 10.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 ECO.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1482
1799
2027
1420
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1482 mm
Height
1420 mm
2626
4268
2647
4369
4268 mm
Length
4369 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
200 kg
12.38 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DLB*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
154 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
8.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
34 mpg
city
58 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
493 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
