The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 29,100

€ 27,100

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.23 %

General
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
631 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft