The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,900
 Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 ECO.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 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 DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
679 lb
19.52 %
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CZC*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
38 mpg
city
62 mpg
53 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft