The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 29,200
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3470 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.13 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.45 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg  ( 57 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 D3
57 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
15.6 lb
59 mpg
highway
11 lb
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
838 mi
Range
249 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
25.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft