The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 28,800
€ 26,100
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.91 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
city
53 mpg
71 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1070 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
