The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,500
 Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.04 %
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
12.8 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
64 mpg  ( 71 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
71 MPGe
Volvo V40 D2
16.3 lb
city
57 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
69 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
242 mi
Range
873 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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