The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 10.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
2647
4369
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
4369 mm
Length
4268 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.15 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
7.1 kg
55 mpg
motorway
4.7 kg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
631 mi
Range
302 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 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).
25.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L