The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 29,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 11.4 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4
1491
1799
2027
1420
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1420 mm
2620
4255
2647
4369
4255 mm
Length
4369 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4
1268 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
301 kg
19.18 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CPT*
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 bhp
175 bhp
Volvo V40 D4
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
▶ REPLAY
9.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
9.19 kg/bhp
8.97 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
54 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
598 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
512 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
