The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 33,700
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 T5.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 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 T5 Geartronic (14 - 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 T5
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.75 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft