The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 31,800

€ 23,300

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 17 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
1420
1783
2041
1480
1786
2048
1783 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1480 mm
2647
4369
2578
4199
4369 mm
Length
4199 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
224 kg
13.87 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
8.64 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
67 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
917 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L