The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 28,600
€ 40,000
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T5
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 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 T5
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.24 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T5
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
670 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
