The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 24,900
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 11.5 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 7.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
1491
1799
2027
1420
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1420 mm
2620
4255
2647
4370
4255 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
1288 kg
Kerb Weight
1507 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
219 kg
14.53 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 bhp
120 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
220 NM
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
▶ REPLAY
9.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
9.33 kg/bhp
12.56 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
621 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
512 kg
Maximum Payload
458 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
