The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 27,700
€ 24,000
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 ECO is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 ECO
VW Golf 1.8 T
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.79 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.8 T
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.8 T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.47 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
64 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
55 mpg
city
26 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
672 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
672 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
76.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
