The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 23,500
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T2
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 23,500
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 T2 is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
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 T2 (15 - 16)
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 T2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.28 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T38
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 T2
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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