The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,000
 Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 TDI is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.89 %
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft