The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 26,100

€ 28,800

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.5
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
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
668 lb
19.02 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
661 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
717 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).
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
985 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft