The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 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 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 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 1.4 TSI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.75 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K
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 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
B4164T
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft