The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 20,900
€ 34,200
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
646 lb
18.14 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CHG*
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
42 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
482 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
