The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 23,800
€ 20,900
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1420
1857
2041
1480
1786
2048
1857 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1480 mm
2647
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1546 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
224 kg
14.49 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T38
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
220 NM
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
220 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
12.88 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
51 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
700 mi
Range
257 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
257 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).
135.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
