The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 28,000
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 is 11.5 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
1857
2041
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
2647
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2620
4255
4370 mm
Length
4255 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1577 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
287 kg
18.2 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
280 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.36 kg/bhp
8.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
74 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
64 mpg
city
49 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
101 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L