The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 29,900
€ 19,600
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
811 lb
23.31 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
