The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 25,900
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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 1.2 TSI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
664 lb
19.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.16 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
74 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
64 mpg
city
32 mpg
81 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft