The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 28,800

€ 23,400

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.69 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1070 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft