The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 21,200
€ 27,300
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 is 17 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
1480
1786
2048
1420
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4199
2647
4369
4199 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
261 kg
17.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
148 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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12.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
12.52 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
42 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
32 mpg
city
64 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
510 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
127 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
