The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)

€ 27,100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 29,300
 Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 11.5 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 7.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T4
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
2647
4370
4255 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T4
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
192 kg
12.42 %
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo V40 T4
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
300 NM
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

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9.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
9.15 kg/bhp
8.27 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
69 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
56 mpg
city
39 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L