The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 24,900
Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 T2
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTD
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.64 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTD
M
Generation
AU
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 manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T38
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
162 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.68 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
40 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
50 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V40 T2
653 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1010 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft