The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 25,400
€ 23,100
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 T3 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.99 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
899 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
