The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 25,900
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 D2 ECO.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (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 DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (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 D2 ECO
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
597 lb
17.35 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
29.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
41 mpg
city
64 mpg
57 mpg
highway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
777 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
65.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft