The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 23,500
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T2
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 T2 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.27 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T38
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft