The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 25,200
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 T4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 T4
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.47 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 T4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
89 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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