The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

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 D4 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.25 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
62 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
899 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft