Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIvsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

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

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D3

150 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    211 km/h
    131 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.5 L/100 km
    67.2 mpg US
    80.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    99 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,632 km
    1,014 mi
  • Best economy score
    97/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,486kg3,276lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
84.8s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
50.6s
Calculated
53.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,632km1,014mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
144mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
335L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
99g/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 2.0 TDIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D33,750 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
50.6 s
53.3 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 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
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
141 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 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
320 Nm
236 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 20172.0 TDI
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,486 kg
3,276 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 20172.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
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 20172.0 TDI8.6 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D38.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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 20172.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 1.1 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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 20172.0 TDI
1,020 km
634 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,632 km
1,014 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
211 km/h
131 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 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 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 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 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI 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 20172.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
8.4 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.4 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,020 km
634 mi
1,632 km
1,014 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
99 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK3.8 L/100 km61.9 mpg US74.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km6.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi10.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal570 L151 US gal125 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year997.50 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 91 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 611 km (380 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 30 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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