The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 30,800
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 D4
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 1.8 T
Volvo V40 D4
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.67 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 D4
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CDA*
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 D4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
