The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 33,000
€ 23,700
€ 33,000
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
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.2 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
