The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 18,000
€ 33,000
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 1.4 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 T5
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 T5
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
778 lb
22.48 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 T5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 T5
107 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
534 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
