The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,000
 Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
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 D3
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
741 lb
21.42 %
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft