The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,200
€ 24,700
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.4 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
58.3
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.52 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
104 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
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
28.4 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
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
city
50 mpg
74 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1133 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
1146 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
