The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 28,900

€ 31,800

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 D4.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D4
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.5
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 D4
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.28 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D4
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DFG*
Engine Code
D4204T14
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 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D4
131 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
727 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft