The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 33,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) VW Golf GTD
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTD
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.74 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 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