The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,100
€ 21,400
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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
70.2
80.4
58.7
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
104.2
172
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
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
615 lb
18.5 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CJZ*
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
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
104 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
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
631 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
