The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 22,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 TDI BlueMotion
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
575 lb
17.09 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
60 mpg
62 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
914 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft