The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 27,200
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T3
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,200
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 T3 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (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 T3 Geartronic (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 T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.7 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Volvo V40 T3
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4154T4
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.84 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
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 T3
104.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 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