The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 33,000
€ 24,500
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 11.4 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1420
1783
2041
1491
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1491 mm
2647
4369
2620
4255
4369 mm
Length
4255 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
253 kg
16.11 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
25 mpg
city
63 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
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
149.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
