The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,600
 Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T3
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 T3.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 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 T3
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.85 %
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T3
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
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
15.6 lb
city
32 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
52 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
302 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft