The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 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 BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
664 lb
19.74 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
AU
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft