The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 23,700
€ 33,700
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 T5.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1583 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
173 kg
10.93 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
242 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
13.56 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
63 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
759 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
417 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
