The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
2647
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4370 mm
Length
4255 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1561 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
328 kg
21.01 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.55 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
78 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
71 mpg
city
52 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
74 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).
83.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L