The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 29,300
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,300
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 T4 is 6.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.67 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T19
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
187 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.22 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
42 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
688 mi
Range
678 mi
Volvo V40 T4
688 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
106.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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