The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 27,000
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
741 lb
21.42 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft