The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 27,000
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 D3 is 11.4 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
2647
4369
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4369 mm
Length
4255 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
174 kg
11.09 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
200 NM
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
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.6 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
66 mpg  ( 74 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 D3
74 MPGe
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
7.1 kg
74 mpg
motorway
4.5 kg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
867 mi
Range
256 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
256 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).
24.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L