The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 40,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
73.1 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 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.3 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft