The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 31,800
 Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 ECO.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
842 lb
23.65 %
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
AU
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DKR*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
44 mpg
city
48 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft