Car comparison

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016 1.5 T3vsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR

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

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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

1.5 T3

152 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI SCR

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,078 km
    670 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    152 hp
    113 kW
  • Lightest
    1,531 kg
    3,375 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    99 hp/t
    74 kW/t
    10.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
152hp113kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,531kg3,375lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight-
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
42.0s
Calculated
52.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,051km653mi
Calculated
1,078km670mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
142mm6in
Trunk volume
324L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
55L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCRPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T35,000 rpm1,800-4,020 rpm6,000 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR-1,750-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.0 s
52.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
152 hp
113 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3 has 2 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
1,531 kg
3,375 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,535 kg
3,384 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
211 km/h
131 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T38.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3 and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3: 0.8 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
1,051 km
653 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,078 km
670 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
211 km/h
131 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 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
1,492 mm
58.7 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.7 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
152 hp
113 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,531 kg
3,375 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Range score
1,051 km
653 mi
1,078 km
670 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 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 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 4 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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