The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 33,700
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 T5 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.75 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft