The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 25,500
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 is 3.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.4 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.7 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
64 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57 mpg
city
53 mpg
69 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
873 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
76.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft