The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 27,400
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 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 BMT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.88 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft