The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 23,100
€ 31,000
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
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 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
16.68 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
1K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
50 mpg
city
45 mpg
69 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
899 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
856 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
