The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 31,800
 Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 26,500
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 TDI is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 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 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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 D4
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.73 %
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMM
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft