The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 33,700
€ 23,700
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 T5 is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.05 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
highway
67 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
653 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
