The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 25,000
€ 32,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T3 is 8.5 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1420
1783
2041
1491
1789
2073
1783 mm
Width
1789 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1420 mm
Height
1491 mm
2647
4369
2619
4284
4369 mm
Length
4284 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.34 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
240 NM
360 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
9.93 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
53 mpg
76 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
42 mpg
city
64 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
