The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 24,900
€ 30,800
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 D4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.11 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CXX*
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
712 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
