The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.89 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
51 mpg
67 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft