The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,500
 Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T2
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 T2.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
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 T2
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.67 %
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
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
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
16.7 lb
city
32 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
52 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
293 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft