The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
€ 33,000
€ 33,600
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T5 is 10.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
1420
1783
2041
1482
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1482 mm
2647
4369
2626
4268
4369 mm
Length
4268 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1416 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
154 kg
9.81 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
181 bhp
VW Golf GTD
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
380 NM
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.82 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
7.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf GTD
25 mpg
city
55 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
