The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 28,800
€ 19,000
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 17 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6
1420
1783
2041
1480
1786
2048
1783 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1480 mm
2647
4369
2578
4199
4369 mm
Length
4199 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6
1593 kg
Kerb Weight
1232 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
361 kg
22.66 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
10.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.2 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.76 kg/bhp
12.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
54 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
717 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
447 kg
Maximum Payload
548 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
