The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.33 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B4164T
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
257 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft