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 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 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 D3
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.97 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
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
51 mpg  ( 57 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
57 MPGe
Volvo V40 D3
15.6 lb
city
41 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
59 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft