The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 30,800
€ 17,500
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4
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
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3512 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
802 lb
22.84 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
