The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19)
€ 33,000
€ 34,500
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T5 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.82 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
