The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 27,700
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 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 BMT
Volvo V40 D2
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
633 lb
18.46 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
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 BMT
138 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
598 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 BMT
98.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
