The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 30,800
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.46 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
BMM
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
678 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft