The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 31,800
 Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 11.4 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
2647
4369
4255 mm
Length
4369 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2025 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 kg
13.62 %
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo V40 D4
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

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

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
8.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
67 mpg  ( 75 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
75 MPGe
Volvo V40 D4
7.1 kg
city
56 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
76 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
256 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L