The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 26,200
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 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 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.03 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
64 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1133 mi
Range
555 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft