The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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
3194 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.91 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
131 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1082 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft