The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
€ 25,100
€ 28,800
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
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 D3
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.97 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
39 mpg
city
59 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
712 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
