The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)

€ 30,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 25,500
 Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTD is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.38 %
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
AU
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 GTD
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf GTD
56 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
46 mpg
city
57 mpg
64 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
873 mi
VW Golf GTD
739 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft