The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

€ 23,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 D2.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
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 D2
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.76 %
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft