The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 27,100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 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 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
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 T5
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.75 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T5
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T5
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
47 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft