The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 34,200
 Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
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 D4
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
657 lb
18.45 %
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

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

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
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
56 mpg  ( 63 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
63 MPGe
Volvo V40 D4
17 lb
city
47 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
64 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
242 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft