The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 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 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.91 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft