The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 25,600
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 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
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
18.16 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 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
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
808 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 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
