The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 25,900
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.49 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
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 ECO
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.16 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
74 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
city
47 mpg
81 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft