The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,200
€ 26,100
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
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 TSI ACT BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.14 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
M
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.04 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
917 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
