The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 25,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 29,200
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 25,400
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 ACT BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D3
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
677 lb
19.47 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D3
AU
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 ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
18.92 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
89 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft