The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTD
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.89 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTD
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 manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTD
140 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft