The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (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 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (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
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.49 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft