The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 28,600
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D3 is 6.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
11.87 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.73 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
