The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 21,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,600
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
675 lb
19.42 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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