The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,000
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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, 2.3 inches narrower 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 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (16 - 18)
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
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.2 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
*CXX*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
1041 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
1041 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft