The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,200
€ 25,600
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 11.5 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1420
1857
2041
1491
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1491 mm
2647
4370
2620
4255
4370 mm
Length
4255 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1574 kg
Kerb Weight
1288 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
286 kg
18.17 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.33 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.64 kg/bhp
9.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
61 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
46 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
838 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
