The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 31,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 26,800
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 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 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
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 T4
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.23 %
Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
18.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
16.7 lb
city
33 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
51 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 T4
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 T4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
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