The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 32,300
€ 33,000
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 T5.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.59 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.32 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
712 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
