Car comparison

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

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D3

150 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Fastest top speed
    211 km/h
    131 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    98 hp/t
    73 kW/t
    10.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,319 km
    820 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCRVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,577kg3,477lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
-
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
88.8s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
83.6s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
52.6s
Calculated
64.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,078km670mi
Calculated
1,319km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,492mm59in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
-
Rear track
1,521mm60in
-
Ground clearance
142mm6in
-
Trunk volume
380L
236L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
62L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
124g/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 TDI SCRVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: 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 TDI SCR-1,750-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D33,750 rpm1,740-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCRVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
52.6 s
64.8 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
205 km/h
127 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
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
140 km/h
87 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 SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,577 kg
3,477 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 SCR
211 km/h
131 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
205 km/h
127 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 TDI SCR8.7 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D38.5 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 SCR: 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 SCR
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 20172.0 TDI SCR
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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 SCR
1,078 km
670 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,319 km
820 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 SCR
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
211 km/h
131 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
205 km/h
127 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 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,370 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 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.5 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 SCR
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCRVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.5 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,078 km
670 mi
1,319 km
820 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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 TDI SCRVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 42 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 144 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 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 241 km (150 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 10 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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