The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 19,900

€ 27,700

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.4 in
Width
73.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
19.28 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft