The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 24,300
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1420
1857
2041
1480
1786
2048
1857 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1480 mm
2647
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1546 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
209 kg
13.52 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
10.31 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
50 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
688 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
688 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
106.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
