Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 27 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
5.2
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
5.3 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
1300 km on highway
1270 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.40 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.47 m
Volvo V40 is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1470 litres
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
