Car comparison

Volvo V40 2.5 T5vsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 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
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Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,307 kg
    2,881 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100

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
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.5 T5VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
254hp189kW
230hp172kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,574kg3,470lb
1,307kg2,881lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
324L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,270L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 2.5 T5Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV402.5 T5VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
166 km/h
103 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 has 24 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volvo V40 2.5 T5: 24 hp (18 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
1,307 kg
2,881 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 2.5 T5 and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: 0.3 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volvo V40 2.5 T5: 1.9 L/100 km.

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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
176 hp/t
131 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
833 km
518 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.4 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV402.5 T5VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
254 hp
189 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
1,307 kg
2,881 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
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Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 2.5 T5Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Is 267 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 49 km (30 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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