The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 25,400

€ 25,600

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 SCR is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 T2
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.4 in
Width
73.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 T2
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.21 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 T2
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
B4154T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 T2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
28.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
57 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
799 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft