The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 24,100
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 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 T4.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (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 T4 Powershift (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 T4
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.36 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
B4164T
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
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

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

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
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
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
16.3 lb
city
30 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
46 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
242 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft