The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 25,900
 Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 GTD is 15.6 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1469 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
2578
4213
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
2647
4369
4213 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
1404 kg
Kerb Weight
1532 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.36 %
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
BMN
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
350 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
8.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
8.36 kg/bhp
12.98 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Golf GTD
55 mpg
78 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
46 mpg
city
69 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
476 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L