The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 31,100

€ 26,100

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 11.5 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1420
1857
2041
1491
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1491 mm
2647
4370
2620
4255
4370 mm
Length
4255 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1556 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
266 kg
17.1 %

General
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T19
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
187 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
187 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
300 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
300 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.32 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
51 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
39 mpg
city
49 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
700 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L