The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 24,900
€ 22,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 T2 is 8.6 cm longer, 6.8 cm wider and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1420
1857
2041
1491
1789
2073
1857 mm
Width
1789 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1420 mm
Height
1491 mm
2647
4370
2619
4284
4370 mm
Length
4284 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1507 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
16.59 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T38
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
220 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
220 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
12.56 kg/bhp
11.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
48 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
653 mi
Range
608 mi
Volvo V40 T2
653 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
111.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
458 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L













