The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 31,000
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 33,700
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 31,000
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 slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 T5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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 T5
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.71 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 T5
133 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 SCR
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft