The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 32,600
€ 29,200
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D3
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D3
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.48 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D3
131 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
684 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
