The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 26,800
€ 23,400
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
619 lb
18.16 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
108 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
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
42 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
60 mpg
51 mpg
highway
74 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
688 mi
Range
914 mi
Volvo V40 T3
688 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
70 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
106.1 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 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
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
