Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIvsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 T3

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 T3

152 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    121 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    1,270 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
150hp112kW
152hp113kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,205kg2,657lb
1,479kg3,261lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
86.5s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
42.2s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
1,127km700mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,492mm59in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
144mm6in
Trunk volume-
324L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions
121g/km
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T35,000 rpm1,700-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.2 s
52.8 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
152 hp
113 kW

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3 has 2 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
1,479 kg
3,261 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
216 km/h
134 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI8.2 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T38.3 s

Although Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
962 km
597 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
1,127 km
700 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 km/h
134 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.3 s
210 km/h
130 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,270 L
44.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.2 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
152 hp
113 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,479 kg
3,261 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,270 L
44.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
1,127 km
700 mi
CO2 score
121 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
1,270 L
44.8 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

  • Is 274 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 946 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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