The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
€ 24,600
€ 27,300
€ 24,600
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 BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
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 BMT
Volvo V40 T4
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
15.03 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXS*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
