The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 is 3.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.06 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
57 mpg
62 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
799 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft