The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,100
 Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15) Volvo V40 T2
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 10.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 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 T2 (13 - 15)
2647
4369
4268 mm
Length
4369 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1463 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.36 %
Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 T2
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
B4164T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T2

Performance

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

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
12.4 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
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
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
53 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
7.1 kg
city
42 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
63 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
302 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
447 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L