The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
€ 23,500

€ 21,300

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 T2 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 T2
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.49 %

General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T38
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft