The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,200
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 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 (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 D3
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.27 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
59 mpg  ( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
66 MPGe
Volvo V40 D3
15.6 lb
city
51 mpg
11 lb
highway
64 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
249 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft