The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 27,400
€ 22,100
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.57 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
