The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 29,900
€ 20,200
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
690 lb
19.83 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
56 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
