The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 33,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) VW Golf GTD
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 D3 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
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 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.3 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
city
46 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft