The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 30,800
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
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 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
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 TGI BlueMotion
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.44 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
107 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft