The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 1.6 TDI BMT
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.79 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
51 mpg
65 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft