The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 30,600
€ 26,100
€ 30,600
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 11.2 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 7.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1420
1857
2041
1492
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1492 mm
2647
4370
2620
4258
4370 mm
Length
4258 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1577 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
202 kg
12.81 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
250 NM
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
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
10.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.66 kg/bhp
12.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
74 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
64 mpg
city
64 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
1014 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
78.2 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
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
101 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
