The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 30,300
€ 27,000
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.3 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.9 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
712 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
