Car comparison

Volvo V40 2.5 T5vsVolkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V40

2.5 T5

254 hp2497 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR)

GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

235 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    254 hp
    189 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    785 km
    488 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.5 T5VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
254hp189kW
235hp175kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,574kg3,470lb
1,345kg2,965lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,213mm166in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,779mm70in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
324L
350L
Max trunk volume-
1,305L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
55L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V40 2.5 T5Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV402.5 T55,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI5,500 rpm2,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV402.5 T5VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 has 19 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI and Volvo V40 2.5 T5: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
1,345 kg
2,965 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T56.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 2.5 T5 and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
785 km
488 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
6.6 s
246 km/h
153 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV402.5 T5VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
254 hp
189 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
688 km
427 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
-
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 2.5 T5Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Is 229 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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