The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
€ 20,900
€ 28,800
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 17.1 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D3
1480
1786
2048
1420
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4199
2647
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D3
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1561 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
239 kg
15.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
10.55 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
78 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
22 mpg
city
71 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
257 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
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 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
