The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 31,400
€ 28,000
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 D2.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.58 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
633 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
111 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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
