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 3.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
73.1 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3322 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.58 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
CD
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T38
Engine Code
*DLA*
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 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.68 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
40 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1010 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
