The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 23,200

€ 29,200

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.5 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
542 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft