The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
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 is 17 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1783 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
2647
4369
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4369 mm
Length
4199 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12.19 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.5 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
71 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
city
60 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
414 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L