The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 26,200

€ 19,000

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 is 6.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
19.57 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
59 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1070 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft