The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 29,500
€ 23,900
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 is 17.1 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1420
1857
2041
1480
1786
2048
1857 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1480 mm
2647
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1577 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
205 kg
13 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
280 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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13.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.36 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
63 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
54 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
856 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 D2
856 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
92.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
