The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 32,300
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.19 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg  ( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 D4
69 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
56 mpg
city
15.6 lb
65 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
1014 mi
Range
302 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft