The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
€ 28,800
€ 34,500
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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
70.2
80.4
58.3
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
104.2
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.1 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.73 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 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
