The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 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 10.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1482 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
2647
4369
4268 mm
Length
4369 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
176 kg
11.53 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

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10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.55 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
71 mpg  ( 79 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
79 MPGe
Volvo V40 D2
7.6 kg
city
64 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
74 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
293 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L