The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 26,200
€ 23,700
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
15.22 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1133 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
