The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 31,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 17.1 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 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 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
2647
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1556 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1975 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
195 kg
12.53 %
Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
300 NM
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
8.32 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L