The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTD
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.59 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft