The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
633 lb
18.21 %
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
46 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft