The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 27,100
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 33,000
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 T5 is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (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 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.75 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 T5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21 mpg
city
47 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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