The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 33,700
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.4 in
Width
70.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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 T5
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
719 lb
20.6 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft