The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 21,400
€ 27,300
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
19.47 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
