The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 25,900
![Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Volvo_V40_M-12.png)
€ 22,900
![VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/VW_Golf_3T_AU-12.webp)
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.7
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
104.2
172
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
![Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Volvo_V40_M-12.png)
Weight Difference:
653 lb
18.97 %
![VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Golf_3T_AU-12.png)
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
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Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
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VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.16 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
74 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
64 mpg
city
60 mpg
81 mpg
highway
74 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
914 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
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29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft