The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,000
 Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 26,500
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 4MOTION (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 4MOTION (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
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.53 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
BMM
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
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
113.1 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
113.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 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
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft