The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 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 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.9 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
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
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft