The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,800
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 BMT is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 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 BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.81 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
*CFF*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft