The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 29,900

€ 18,000

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 D4 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.3
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
104.2
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
796 lb
22.88 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
56 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft