The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 26,200
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 D2 ECO.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (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 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (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 D2 ECO
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.42 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
41 mpg
city
64 mpg
57 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
1133 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
1133 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft