The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 10.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1482 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
2647
4369
4268 mm
Length
4369 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
1336 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
172 kg
11.41 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo V40 T4
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

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12.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.47 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.37 kg/bhp
8.47 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
5.6 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
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
7.1 kg
city
36 mpg
5 kg
motorway
55 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
249 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
432 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L