The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,300
€ 29,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.22 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
727 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
