The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 23,100
€ 30,800
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 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 D4
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
615 lb
17.51 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
899 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
