The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 31,000
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 22,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3477 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
688 lb
19.79 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.49 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
52 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
60 mpg
59 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
914 mi
Volvo V40 D3
856 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
92.5 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft