The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
€ 24,300
€ 25,400
€ 24,300
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 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.53 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
1K
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 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
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
727 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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
