The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
 Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T3
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 T3.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
2647
4370
4255 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
1288 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
258 kg
16.69 %
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
9.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
9.33 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
512 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L