The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 28,000
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 28,000
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 is 4.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3477 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.48 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
53 mpg
city
52 mpg
67 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft