The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 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 (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 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 BlueTDI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.16 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft