The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 22,400
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
19.47 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.77 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
60 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
