The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 23,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.63 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft