The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.99 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.21 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
575 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
575 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft