The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17)
€ 26,400
€ 23,800
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 T2.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
168
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 T2
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.58 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T2
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
586 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
