The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 29,100
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 11.4 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
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 BMT
Volvo V40 T4
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
209 kg
13.86 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo V40 T4
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
▶ REPLAY
12.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.47 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.03 kg/bhp
8.47 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
61 mpg
city
36 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
777 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
432 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
