Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 77 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 122 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
7.6 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40.
Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 22 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
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324 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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1500 litres
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40.
Power steering:
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
