The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 28,600
€ 27,300
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
1K
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 dual clutch 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
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
670 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
808 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
