The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 27,000
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 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 D3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
664 lb
19.2 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft