The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 31,800
€ 21,700
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
774 lb
21.74 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
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
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
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.04 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
917 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
