The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 24,900
€ 26,500
€ 24,900
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 T2 is 6.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
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
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.2 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.68 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
653 mi
Range
678 mi
Volvo V40 T2
653 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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 T2
111.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1010 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
