The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,400
 Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.15 %
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
50 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft