The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 27,300

€ 24,000

€ 27,300
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
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.86 %

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 dual clutch 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
D4162T
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 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
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 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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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.77 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
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
60 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 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
913 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