The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 32,300
 Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
534 lb
15.35 %
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CPW*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
36 mpg
city
56 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft