The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
13.87 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.73 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft