The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 25,400
€ 22,200
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.8 T
M
Generation
1K
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 T3
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.8 T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
