The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,200
 Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 D2.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.57 %
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
65 mpg  ( 73 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
73 MPGe
Volvo V40 D2
15.6 lb
city
59 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
71 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
302 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft