The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 27,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
AU
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 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
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
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.77 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
57 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
797 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
