The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 D3 is 3.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
73.1 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.59 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
59 mpg
city
57 mpg
71 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
799 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
74 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).
71.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft