Car comparison

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 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

2.0 T3

152 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI SCR

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    104 hp/t
    77 kW/t
    9.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
152hp113kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,507kg3,322lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight-
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
96.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
89.3s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
44.9s
Calculated
48.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,016km632mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu 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
50L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
118g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCRPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 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 20162.0 T35,000 rpm1,320-4,020 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 20162.0 T3VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.9 s
48.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
87 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
152 hp
113 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 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 2.0 T3: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 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 20162.0 T3
1,507 kg
3,322 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,445 kg
3,186 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 20162.0 T3
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T38.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR8.7 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 2.0 T3: 1.6 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 20162.0 T3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
1,016 km
632 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.9 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
214 km/h
133 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 20162.0 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 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
214 km/h
133 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 20162.0 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 20162.0 T3
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 20162.0 T3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 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
8.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,507 kg
3,322 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
1,016 km
632 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
118 g/km
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 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 2.0 T3Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

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

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

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 62 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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