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 4.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T4
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.41 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
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

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft