The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 22,100
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.24 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1070 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft





















