The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 T4 is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
16.11 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.21 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft