The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 28,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 D4 is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.37 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft