The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
AU
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft