The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 31,400
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTD
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTD
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.54 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTD
M
Generation
1K
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
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
808 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
633 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).
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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
