The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 29,100

€ 22,100

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T4 is 8.5 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1420
1783
2041
1491
1789
2073
1783 mm
Width
1789 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1420 mm
Height
1491 mm
2647
4369
2619
4284
4369 mm
Length
4284 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
251 kg
16.64 %

General
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
11.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
631 mi
Range
608 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L