The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
€ 34,500
€ 29,000
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTD is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.74 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DJG*
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
17.25 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
690 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
