Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Volvo XC40 Recharge

Should you buy Volkswagen Golf GTI or Volvo XC40 Recharge? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Volkswagen Golf GTI price starts at Rs 53 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 TSI (Petrol) and Volvo XC40 Recharge price starts Rs 49 Lakh ex-showroom for E60 Plus (Electric).

Golf GTI Vs XC40 Recharge

Key Highlights	Volkswagen Golf GTI	Volvo XC40 Recharge
On Road Price	Rs.61,20,489^*	Rs.60,93,750^*
Range (km)	-	418
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	78 kw
Charging Time	-	28 Min - DC -150kW (10-80%)

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Volkswagen Golf GTI
Rs53 Lakh^*
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Volvo XC40 Recharge
Rs57.90 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
2.0 TSI
53 Lakh^*
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Volvo XC40 Recharge
E80 ultimate
57.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.0 TSI	E80 ultimate
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.61,20,489^*	Rs.60,93,750^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,16,498/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,15,996/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,33,600	Rs.2,41,850
User Rating	4.6 Based on 9 Reviews	4.2 Based on 53 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.87/km

Basic Information

2.0 TSI

E80 ultimate

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.61,20,489^*

Rs.60,93,750^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,16,498/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,15,996/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,33,600

Rs.2,41,850

User Rating

4.6

Based on 9 Reviews

4.2

Based on 53 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.87/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0L TSI	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1984	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	28 Min - DC -150kW (10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	78
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	261bhp@5250-6500rpm	408bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	370Nm@1600-4500rpm	660Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	418 km
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	28 Min 150 kW
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	AWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	15 A Wall Box \| 150 kW DC
Charger Type	Not applicable	15 A Wall Box
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0L TSI

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1984

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	180

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Electric

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

180

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electrical	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.45	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	180
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	4.9 s
Tyre Size	225/40 R18	F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	-
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1237	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electrical

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4289	4425
Width (mm)	1789	1873
Height (mm)	1471	1651
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	136	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2627	2923
Front Tread (mm)	1535	1570
Rear Tread (mm)	1513	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1454	2205
Grossweight (kg)	1950	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	380	414
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Integrated	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Smart Key Band	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Voice Controlled Ambient Lighting	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	-
Additional Features	Scalepaper Plaid seats with red accents Leather-wrapped sports steering wheel with GTI clasp	Ashtray and cigarette lighter, Road Sign Information, Ticket holder, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Auto-died rear view mirrors, 31.24 Cms (12.3 inch) Driver display, charcol connect suede textile/microtech upholstery, Mechenical cushion extension front seat,carpet kit textile,Front tread plates metal recharge,Interior illumination high level,Charcoale roof colur interior
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	-	Fabric
Ambient Light Colour	30	-
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Interior

Photo Comparison

Front Air Vents

Steering Wheel

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Oryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl BlackGrenadilla Black MetallicMoonstone Grey BlackKings Red Premium Metallic BlackGolf GTI Colours	Saga Green Black RoofCrystal White Black RoofFjord Blue Black RoofOnyx BlackXC40 Recharge Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Heated Wing Mirror	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Illuminated VW logo (front) \| Illuminated trim between headlamps and rear lamps \| Lighting animation (wake-up & goodbye effect) \| Signature red styling line (grille) \| Red "GTI" badges (grille, doors, trunk lid) \| Red brake calipers \| IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights \| X-shaped honeycomb fog lights (5 LEDs) \| Body-coloured bumpers, air deflectors, and spoiler \| Illuminated door handle recesses \| R18 "Richmond" diamond-turned wheels \| 3D LED rear lamps with dynamic turn signals \| Black glossy spoiler fins on boot lid \| Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes \| Sound & heat-insulated laminated safety glass \| Dual-tone signature horn	Fog lamps with cornering function, Body-coloured covered grille, Door mirror covers, Black Stone, High-gloss black side window trim, Panoramic roof, Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey, Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar, Roof rails, glossy black,, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh,High gloss black decor side window, Handle side door body color keyless and illumination, Black rear view mirror covers,EBL, Flashing brake light and hazard warning, C-Pillar recharge moulding
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Heated,Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	225/40 R18	F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Oryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl BlackGrenadilla Black MetallicMoonstone Grey BlackKings Red Premium Metallic BlackGolf GTI Colours

Saga Green Black RoofCrystal White Black RoofFjord Blue Black RoofOnyx BlackXC40 Recharge Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	All	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Speed Assist System	Yes	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Speed Assist System

Traffic Sign Recognition

Advance Internet
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	implied by IDA & infotainment system	-

Advance Internet

Inbuilt Assistant

SOS Button

RSA

Inbuilt APPs

implied by IDA & infotainment system

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	-	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.9	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	7	13
Additional Features	-	12V power outlet and one or two USB ports, speech function, digital service pack, App Store or Google Play, harman kardam sound system, android based google assisted information system, Apple carplay (iphone with wire)
Usb Ports	Type-C: 4	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Looks like a true hot hatch with its red accents, 18-inch alloy wheels, and red GTI badges.
- The 2-litre TSI engine making 265 PS and 370 Nm offers an exhilarating performance and its goes from 0-100kmph in just 5.9 seconds
- Handles like a pro and feels like it's hugging the road while cornering, which further inspires confidence and elevates your drive experience.
Volvo XC40 Recharge
- Classy and understated styling
- Top-notch interior quality
- Loaded with comfort, convenience and safety features
- Hair-raising performance makes it a delight to drive

Volkswagen Golf GTI
- While the cabin does have soft touch materials, the plastics feel rough and do not feel right in this cabin. Not expected at this price point.
- It misses out on some features like leatherette seats, powered seats, and a branded sound system, all which are offered in much affordable cars.
Volvo XC40 Recharge
- ADAS features can be tricky to operate in Indian traffic conditions
- Spare tyre eats into usable boot space
- Segment-above petrol-powered options available at a similar price

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