The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 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 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
743 lb
21.47 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
83.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft