The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
€ 21,600

€ 25,400

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T3
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T3
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
21.68 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T3
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
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23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
690 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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