The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,500
 Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (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 DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (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
Volvo V40 D2
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.03 %
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
33 mpg
city
57 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
873 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
111 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft