The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,200
 Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 10.2 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 6.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1482 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
2647
4370
4268 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1574 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
204 kg
12.96 %
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
10.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 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
61 mpg  ( 69 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
9 MPGe
69 MPGe
Volvo V40 D3
7.1 kg
city
50 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
71 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
302 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L