The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 20,500
€ 40,000
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
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
167.5
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
778 lb
22.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
119 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
647 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
