The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 23,900
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 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 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 DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
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 D2
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.11 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft