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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.92 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
