The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 27,300
€ 32,200
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 is 3.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.98 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DSR*
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 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
city
53 mpg
62 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
808 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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
















