The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 26,200
€ 26,500
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1420
1857
2041
1480
1786
2048
1857 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1480 mm
2647
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1532 kg
Kerb Weight
1474 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
58 kg
3.79 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
280 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
12.98 kg/bhp
10.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
78 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
71 mpg
city
39 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
1070 mi
Range
678 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
388 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
