The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 is 17 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
2647
4369
4199 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
254 kg
16.18 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
1K
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
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Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
251 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
360 NM
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.25 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.97 kg/bhp
6.25 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L