The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 24,200
€ 29,200
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 17.1 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
1480
1786
2048
1420
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4199
2647
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
1346 kg
Kerb Weight
1574 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
228 kg
14.49 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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8.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.52 kg/bhp
10.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
61 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
542 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
494 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
