The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,200
 Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T3
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 T3
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.59 %
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
1K
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
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 T3

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft