The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 11.4 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
2647
4369
4255 mm
Length
4369 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
236 kg
15.47 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
270 NM
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
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
72 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
49 mpg
city
64 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
828 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L