The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 31,400
€ 28,600
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 15.7 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 4.9 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T3
1469
1786
2048
1420
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1469 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4213
2647
4370
4213 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T3
1426 kg
Kerb Weight
1554 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.24 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMN
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf GTD
350 NM
250 NM
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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8.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
8.49 kg/bhp
10.36 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
633 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
484 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
