The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 25,500
€ 23,100
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 BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
51 mpg
city
62 mpg
65 mpg
highway
76 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
950 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
