Volkswagen Golf VII or Volvo V40 II?

2012–2019 vs 2012–2019 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Golf VII 4,562 mm, V40 II 4,369 mm — a 19 cm difference.
Boot: Golf VII 605 l, V40 II 335 l.
Lowest consumption: Golf VII 1.8 l/100 km, V40 II 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: Golf VII 77–162 kW, V40 II 84–140 kW.
Standard equipment: Golf VII 29 items (Trendline), V40 II 37 items (Kinetic).
On Autodrom: Golf VII from €11,200 (1 listing); no V40 II is listed right now.

Volkswagen Golf VII2012–2019 · 11 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, JoinSpecifications →1 listing from €11,200 →

Volvo V40 II2012–2019 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Golf VII2012–20191 listing · from €11,200	Volvo V40 II2012–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,255 mm–4,562 mm	Length4,369 mm
Width	Width1,799 mm	Width1,802 mm
Height	Height1,442 mm–1,492 mm	Height1,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,631 mm–2,637 mm	Wheelbase2,647 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance133 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume272 l–605 l	Trunk volume335 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,524 kg	Curb weight1,356 kg–1,440 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–50 l	Fuel tank52 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2019	Production years2012–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines4
Power	Power77–162 kW (105–220 hp)	Power84–140 kW (114–190 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.8 l/100 km · 1.4 TSI GTE	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · D2
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.0 TSI GTI	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · D4
Top speed	Top speed246 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsTrendline · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Trendline	Items in the base trim37 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · Highline	Items in the top trim37 · Kinetic
Equipment · Comfort7 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€11,200	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Golf VII or Volvo V40 II?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VII 4,562 mm, Volvo V40 II 4,369 mm (a 193 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,637 vs 2,647 mm. Boot: 605 vs 335 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Golf VII or Volvo V40 II?

The most frugal Volkswagen Golf VII uses 1.8 l/100 km (1.4 TSI GTE); the most frugal Volvo V40 II 3.8 l/100 km (D2).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Golf VII or Volvo V40 II?

The strongest Volkswagen Golf VII makes 162 kW (220 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI); the strongest Volvo V40 II 140 kW (190 hp) (D4).

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