The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 20,500
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 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 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 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 1.2 TSI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
17.68 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.21 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft