The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 26,800
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T3
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.67 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 T3
42 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
16.7 lb
51 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
688 mi
Range
293 mi
Volvo V40 T3
688 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
106.1 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft