The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 20,900
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 ECO is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 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 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.11 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.7 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mpg
city
19 mpg
76 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
950 mi
Range
257 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
950 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
70 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).
135.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
