The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 28,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 11.4 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
2647
4369
4255 mm
Length
4369 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
151 kg
9.9 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.29 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
54 mpg
city
64 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L