The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T5 is 3.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.67 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DSR*
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 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
39 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft