The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 29,900
€ 18,900
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 ECO is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
21.87 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
18.6 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
71 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mpg
city
33 mpg
78 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1168 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1168 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
67.9 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
