The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.63 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
20.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
37 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft