The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 26,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 D3 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.04 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
867 mi
Range
678 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
