The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 31,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 D3
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 D3
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.79 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
570 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
856 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
