Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Volvo V40 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volkswagen Golf is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo V40 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.0 - 2.0 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 - 310 HP | 115 - 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 - 400 NM | 220 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 11.9 seconds | 6.3 - 12.3 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo V40. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 - 7.9 | 3.2 - 9.0 | |
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On average, the Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Volvo V40. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 128 - 133 mm (5 - 5.2 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1270 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`891 kg | ~ 1`976 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`361 kg | ~ 1`369 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 530 kg | ~ 607 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Volvo V40. Therefore, Volvo V40 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butVolkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 6800 | |
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