The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)

€ 26,200
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 30,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.06 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft