The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

€ 34,200
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider 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 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
73.1 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 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.9 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft