The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 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 17 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1420
1783
2041
1480
1786
2048
1783 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1480 mm
2647
4369
2578
4199
4369 mm
Length
4199 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
230 kg
14.65 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1K
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 TDI BMT
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
60 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L