The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 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 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 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 TDI BMT
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.05 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft