The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 26,800
€ 27,300
€ 26,800
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.53 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DHF*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
60 mpg
( 68 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
68 MPGe
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
16.7 lb
city
53 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
65 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
293 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
