The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 40,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 40,000
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 T5 is 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.81 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

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

Engine

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

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft