The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 23,700

€ 29,100

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 T4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.93 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
797 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft