The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 26,100
€ 29,500
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D2
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D2
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.8 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D2
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
856 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
