The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 D4 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (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 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.54 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

Volvo V40 D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 D4
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft