The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 23,800
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 TDI is 17.1 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
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 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
232 kg
15.01 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
120 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
220 NM
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.63 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
759 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
