The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
 Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T3
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 T3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (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 T3 (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 T3
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.97 %
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft