The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 29,300
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,300
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 T4 is 3.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
73.1 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.25 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T19
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
221 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
42 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
688 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo V40 T4
688 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
106.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft