The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,800
€ 25,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
19.22 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
42 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
688 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 T3
688 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
106.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
