The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
€ 25,100
€ 29,900
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 11.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 7.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 ECO.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1492
1799
2027
1420
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1492 mm
Height
1420 mm
2620
4258
2647
4369
4258 mm
Length
4369 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg
Weight Difference:
308 kg
19.52 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CZC*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.44 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
10.33 kg/bhp
8.44 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
86 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
86 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
46 mpg
city
74 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
94 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
609 mi
Range
1168 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
67.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
