The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 22,100

€ 33,700

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 8.5 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
1491
1789
2073
1420
1783
2041
1789 mm
Width
1783 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1420 mm
2619
4284
2647
4369
4284 mm
Length
4369 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
1257 kg
Kerb Weight
1583 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
326 kg
20.59 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 bhp
242 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
200 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
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11.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
11.64 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
61 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
608 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
493 kg
Maximum Payload
417 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L