The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
€ 25,500
€ 25,400
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D2 is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.66 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.7 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
64 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
873 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
