The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
€ 27,000

€ 27,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D3 is 11.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 7.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1420
1783
2041
1492
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1492 mm
2647
4369
2620
4258
4369 mm
Length
4258 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
289 kg
18.42 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
250 NM
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
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.65 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.6 kg/bhp
8.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
66 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
46 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
867 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
621 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L