The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 22,700
€ 27,000
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D3
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D3
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.2 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
52 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
818 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
