Technical specifications
| Clear list | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) | Volvo V40 |
| Totals | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) 2.0 TDI × | Volvo V40 1.5 (T2) × |
| Mark | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Golf (2009-2012) 2.0 TDI | V40 1.5 (T2) |
| Year | 2009-2012 | 2016 |
| Number of doors/seats | (3-5)/5 | 5/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1431 | 1554 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 2050 | 1965 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 190 | 190 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11.5 | 9.8 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 350/1305 | 324/1032 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) 2.0 TDI × | Volvo V40 1.5 (T2) × |
| Length | 4199 | 4369 |
| Width | 1779 | 1783 |
| Height | 1479 | 1420 |
| Wheelbase | 2578 | 2646 |
| Front/rear Track | 1540/1513 | 1559/1546 |
| Ground clearance | 130 | 133 |
| Engine specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) 2.0 TDI × | Volvo V40 1.5 (T2) × |
| Type | turbo diesel Common Rail | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1968 | 1498 |
| Compression ratio | 16.5 | 10.5 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 81x95.5 | 82x70.9 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 110/4200 | 122/5000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 250/1500-2500 | 220/1600-3500 |
| Transmission specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) 2.0 TDI × | Volvo V40 1.5 (T2) × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) 2.0 TDI × | Volvo V40 1.5 (T2) × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 195/65/15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET43 d57.1
| 5x108 ET40 d63.3
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| Brakes specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) 2.0 TDI × | Volvo V40 1.5 (T2) × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) 2.0 TDI × | Volvo V40 1.5 (T2) × |
| City | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Highway | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Combined | 5 | 5.5 |
| Fuel | Diesel | 95 |
| Tank, L | 55 | 62 |
| Clear list | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) | Volvo V40 |
