The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 26,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D3 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
103.1
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
14.86 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
