The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 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 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
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 T4
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
615 lb
18.5 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft