The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 18,000
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 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
3512 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
829 lb
23.61 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.73 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
107 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
