The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,300
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 23,100
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 TDI BlueMotion is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
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 T4
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.61 %
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

 REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft