The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 26,000
€ 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 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.27 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K
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 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
