The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 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 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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
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
3364 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
14.86 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

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 dual clutch 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
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
828 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft