The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 T4.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
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 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
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 T4
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.87 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft