The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 26,900
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 26,900
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 D2.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
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 D2
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.61 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

 REPLAY
19.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.19 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
38 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft