The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 25,500
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 11.4 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
1491
1799
2027
1420
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1420 mm
2620
4255
2647
4369
4255 mm
Length
4369 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
206 kg
14 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.71 kg/bhp
13.02 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 mpg
76 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
72 mpg
city
69 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
914 mi
Range
873 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
70 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
