Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 47 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 102 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later.
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:
330 litres
324 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1184 litres
1500 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 6 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 316 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.
