The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,900
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
534 lb
15.81 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 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
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
74 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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 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