Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 28 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 15 NM less than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
5.4
Real fuel consumption:
11.0 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 4.5 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 675 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 3 litres more 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:
330 litres
335 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1185 litres
1500 litres
Volkswagen Golf has 5 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 315 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.
