The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 27,300

€ 27,500

€ 27,300
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.44 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.77 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft