The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 29,200
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
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
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
2747 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
723 lb
20.84 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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22.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.33 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
586 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
100.4 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
100.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
