The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 26,500

€ 29,100

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 T4.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.3
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 T4
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.26 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
678 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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