The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 29,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 is 11.4 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1420
1783
2041
1491
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1491 mm
2647
4369
2620
4255
4369 mm
Length
4255 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
151 kg
9.9 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.5 kg/bhp
9.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
71 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
64 mpg
city
54 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
808 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
414 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
