The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 24,200
€ 26,200
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
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
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.14 %
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
29 mpg
city
59 mpg
45 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
542 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
