The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 29,300

€ 28,900
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
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
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 T4
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.28 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 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
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T4
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
727 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 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
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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