The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 29,200
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 10.2 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
1857
2041
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
2647
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
4370 mm
Length
4268 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1574 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
204 kg
12.96 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.64 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
61 mpg  ( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 D3
69 MPGe
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
7.1 kg
71 mpg
motorway
4.7 kg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
838 mi
Range
302 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L