The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 24,100
€ 29,200
€ 24,100
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 SCR is 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D3
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 SCR
Volvo V40 D3
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.92 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D3
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
739 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
838 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).
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 SCR
86.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
