The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,800
 Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
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 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
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 D4
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.75 %
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CFF*
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft