The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,900
€ 26,100
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.91 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
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 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.16 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
74 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
64 mpg
city
53 mpg
81 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
