The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 20,800
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
21.36 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T38
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
