The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 35,900
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 33,700
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 10.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1482 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4268
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
2647
4369
4268 mm
Length
4369 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1583 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
168 kg
10.61 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
242 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5
154 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
417 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L