The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 25,900
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 ECO is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 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 ECO (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.64 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.16 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
74 mpg  ( 82 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
82 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
64 mpg
city
15.6 lb
81 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
777 mi
Range
256 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
24.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft