The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
 Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T3
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 T3.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
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 T3
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.36 %
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXX*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft